The annual festival of Trincomalee Pathirakali Temple concluded with the Theertha festival.

The Amman deity was taken on procession through the streets of Trincomalee town to the Uyanthapaadu Kadatkarai, the traditional beach site where the sacred event has been held with the participation of hundreds of male and female Hindu devotees. The poojas were conducted by the temple Chief Priest Brammasri Ravichandra Kurukkal.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has stated that the world is at the threshold of digital economy and therefore the island nation should go for digitalization. A digital economy should be established in Sri Lanka to strengthen the national economy. As a first step, Wi-Fi zones will be set up throughout the island.